Performance

The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is one of the brand’s high notes, embodying all the duality expected of the badge.

For 2026, the Cadillac Optiq adds a new rear-wheel-drive base powertrain, more power for the AWD version, a new V-Series performance variant and a standard NACS port.

After teasing the Ioniq 6 N in June in a few shadowy photographs, the brand revealed its new electric performance sedan in England. Here’s what we know.

Available on the all-electric Taycan, Taycan 4 and Taycan 4S sedans, the Black Edition combines numerous style and functionality upgrades at a substantial discount.

Following close on the heels of the track-focused MC20 GT2 Stradale comes another MC20 derivative: the 2026 Maserati MCPura.

The Amalfi is clearly derived from the Roma it replaces as the least expensive, entry-level Ferrari (though that’s relative).

With the introduction of a new set of 4S variants, Porsche is dropping the price of entry for an all-wheel-drive 911 by thousands of dollars.

The styling updates look good, and the new screens are impressive, but the 2025 Escalade takes a step back in terms of interior plastics and trim quality, which don’t keep pace with its ever-increasing price tag.

Mercedes will build only a limited quantity of the celebratory AMG CLA45 S Final Edition, which will go on sale in early 2026.

We had an opportunity to experience a sampling of four cars from Maserati’s lineup: the GrandCabrio Trofeo, GranTurismo Trofeo, MC20 Cielo and MC20 GT2 Stradale.